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Losing grandparents to COVID may be increasing youth violence

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS --- A health expert says the death of grandparents during COVID is contributing to the youth violence crisis, with too many kids ending up in foster care. Dr. Kendra Holmes says the pandemic is having a lasting effect on the Black community and is contributing to the current chaos. "We lost a lot [...]
Elliott Davis

69-year-old man dies in St. Francois County crash

2 years 2 months ago
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. -- The Missouri Highway Patrol reports a fatal crash took place this morning in St. Francois County. Troopers say a 69-year-old driver from Farmington was killed while traveling on Route OO around 6 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say another vehicle crossed over the center line of the road causing a head-on collision. [...]
Joe Millitzer

Only 4,000 tickets remain for $700,000 dream home

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Tickets for this year's St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are selling fast. There are less than 4,000 tickets left. The four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home in Dardenne Prairie is valued at $700,000. It was built by Fisher Homes. Tickets cost $100. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. If you buy your [...]
Joe Millitzer

Heman Park Pool reopens after last summer's historic flood damage

2 years 2 months ago
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- People are looking for a place to cool off as the summer heat is setting in. Large crowds of people are out at the Heman Park pool for the reopening. The pool is officially back open after close to a million dollars of repairs made to the electrical system, pumps, and [...]
Mallory Thomas

Faith leaders supporting LGBTQ+ community during St. Louis Pridefest

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- It's been a celebration of pride this weekend across Downtown St. Louis. Before the festivities got started today, a church service took place on the main stage near Tucker and Chestnut. "To me, it's so important for religious people of faith who are supportive of the LGBTQIA community to stand up and [...]
Laura Simon

Grand Pride Parade dazzles Downtown St. Louis

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- The Gateway Arch served as the backdrop for the Grand Pride Parade, an epic march in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. The procession started at the corner of 8th and Market Streets, and ran through the Pridefest grounds, before wrapping up at the intersection of Market at 15th Street. Thousands of people [...]
Joe Millitzer

Cardinals rally for 7-5 win over the Cubs to split London series

2 years 2 months ago
LONDON (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead RBI single that chased Chicago starter Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cubs 7-5 on Sunday to earn a split of their weekend series at London Stadium. The Cubs missed a chance to get back to .500 after Stroman (9-5) [...]
Associated Press

Russian mercenary group revolt against Moscow fizzles but exposes vulnerabilities

2 years 2 months ago
The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat. The brief revolt, though, exposed vulnerabilities among Russian government [...]
The Associated Press

1,350 riders attend Harley-Davidson rally in St. Charles

2 years 2 months ago
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – More than 1,200 Harley-Davidson riders from across the country descended on St. Charles this week for the Mid-America H.O.G. Rally. On Saturday, the group lined the streets of St. Charles for a parade of flags, representing chapters of Harley owners across America. The parade kicked off at 4 p.m. at the [...]
Ala Errebhi